A historic handshake to seal the peace

At some point between 10.30 and 11.30 BST, former IRA commander Martin McGuinness shook the hand of his once-nemesis, the Queen, in a historic act which will win headines around the world.

The act of reconciliation happened in a private room away from all the cameras, but the pair later repeated it as they said goobye outside the Lyric theatre.

The handshake has been heralded as a milestone for Anglo-Irish relations after decades of sectarian violence.

"The image of The Queen and Martin McGuinness shaking hands is a remarkable testament to all those who have contributed to building peace in Northern Ireland. Observers hope it will seal a long and arduous peace process between republicans and unionists," Vernon Coaker, Labour's shadow minister for Northern Ireland said.

"I know that Martin McGuinness and his colleagues will use this hugely symbolic moment to spur on their work to create a better future for everyone in Northern Ireland."